Cookies are a traditional pastry originating from England, and a common Western confectionery.

The ingredients for making cookies mainly include flour, butter, sugar and eggs. The production method is generally divided into the following steps: first, mix and stir the butter and sugar, add the egg, and gradually add the flour and mix well. Then the dough is rolled into small balls, placed on a baking sheet and baked in the oven.

The flavors and shapes of the cookies can be varied and innovated to your liking. For example, you can add chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruits, etc., or brush the surface with decorations such as frosting or chocolate sauce. In addition, you can also adjust the flavor and texture of the cookies by choosing different texture flours, such as whole wheat flour and almond flour, as well as different seasonings, such as cinnamon and ginger powder, according to your needs.

Cookies are a great snack for gifts or for your own enjoyment. It is not only delicious, but also easy to carry and keep for a longer time. During the baking process, you can also involve family members and friends to enjoy a cozy and pleasant time by making and tasting it together.

Origin of Cookies

The word dates back to at least 1701 in Scottish usage, when the word meant plain bread, not thinly baked, so it is uncertain whether it is the same word. Since 1808, the word cookie has meant small, flat, sweet cake in American English.

The American usage is derived from the Dutch word koekje little cake, which is an abbreviation of koek (cake), from the Middle Dutch word koke.Alternatively, the American name is derived from the Dutch word koekje, or more accurately its informal dialectal variant, koekie, which means cupcake, and in the early 1600s entered American English with the Dutch settlements in New Netherland.

According to the National Dictionary of Scotland, its Scottish name derives from the lower-case form of the word cook (+ the suffix -ie), given to the Middle Scots cookie, cookie, or cu(c)kie.During the Middle Ages, there was much trade and cultural contact between the Low Countries and Scotland across the North Sea, which can also be seen in the curling and golfing history.